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During the 2013 offseason, 5 teams exercised their one-time Amnesty provision: Charlotte Bobcats ; Los Angeles Lakers ; Miami Heat ; Milwaukee Bucks ; Toronto Raptors . Meanwhile, 3 more teams let their right to use the option expire : Detroit Pistons ; Sacramento Kings ; Utah Jazz . As it stands, 6 teams still have the right to exercise the provision : Atlanta Hawks (2 more years); Boston Celtics (1 more year); Chicago Bulls (2 more years); Memphis Grizzlies (2 more years); Oklahoma City Thunder (2 more years); San Antonio Spurs (1 more year).  Here is a team-by-team breakdown of the status of the Amnesty provision. Atlanta Hawks : not yet used (expires 2015) Boston Celtics : not yet used (expires 2014) >>Brooklyn Nets : Travis Outlaw (2011) >>Charlotte Bobcats : Tyrus Thomas (2013) Chicago Bulls : not yet used (expires 2015) >>Cleveland Cavaliers : Baron Davis (2011) >>Dallas Mavericks : Brendan Haywood (2012) >>Denver Nuggets : Chr...

This week, the Cleveland Browns stunned the Cleveland fan base with its sudden early season trade of last year's #3 overall pick in the NFL Draft, running back Trent Richardson. With a record of 0-2, the team also announced that last year's other first round draft pick--injured quarterback Brandon Weeden--will be replaced in the starting lineup by third string quarterback Brian Hoyer. The underlying message of these moves was the unpopular yet too frequently heard message in Cleveland sports history: "There's always next year." Closer to Quicken Loans Arena, the Cleveland Indians are further along in their rebuilding efforts, battling for a wild card berth for a one-game playoff in the MLB postseason. Although the team released free agent signings Mark Reynolds and Brett Myers, other key acquisitions over the past few years--such as infielder Asdrubal Cabrera, outfielders Michael Brantley and Michael Bourn, infielder/outfielder Nick Swisher, and pitchers Justin ...

Per the current NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement, 14 teams still have the ability to exercise a one-time amnesty clause to terminate a player contract that existed with the team prior to July 1, 2011. They retain this option until July 2016 but can only exercise it during each year's July Moratorium (a period in which teams cannot make trades or sign free agents). Teams still have to pay the balance of the contract, but the amount owed does not count towards the salary cap. As the Detroit Pistons bought out the contract of Rip Hamilton in 2011 rather than using the amnesty clause, the Boston Celtics would likely do the same with the contract of Paul Pierce. Here are additional details of eligible contracts for the amnesty provision. Remaining Amnesty Clause Rights Atlanta Hawks,  Boston Celtics,  Charlotte Bobcats,  Chicago Bulls,  Detroit Pistons,  Los Angeles Lakers,  Memphis Grizzlies,  Miami Heat,  Milwaukee Bucks,  Oklahoma...

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 marks the 29th NBA Draft Lottery. The Cavaliers have the third best odds to win the #1 overall pick and, barring a trade of some sort, will draft a player between #1 and #6. They also have 3 other draft picks: #19, #31, and #33. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers may be competing to sign former #1 overall pick Greg Oden, in whom they had expressed interest in signing during the 2012-2013 season. Oden last played in 2009-2010 and is fighting off a career's worth of injuries to finally make a comeback. As such, there is the possibility that the Cavs may have 3 #1 overall picks on their roster next season. A recent count of #1 overall draft picks to play in at least 1 game for the Cleveland Cavaliers reveals 7 such players: Austin Carr, Brad Daugherty, Kent Benson, LeBron James, Joe Smith, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kyrie Irving. They have played anywhere from 2 regular season games (Benson) to 635 regular season games (Carr) with the Cavs. They have played anywhere f...

With the 2013 NBA All-Star Game quickly approaching, here are the updated NBA Team Chemistry Rankings for the 2012-2013 season. As it stands, the following head coaches have been relieved of their duties since the beginning of the season: Los Angeles Lakers: Mike Brown Brooklyn Nets: Avery Johnson Milwaukee Bucks: Scott Skiles Phoenix Suns: Alvin Gentry Other coaches thought to be on the hot seat include Randy Wittman (Washington Wizards) and Keith Smart (Sacramento Kings). 'Wild card' hot seat candidates include Lionel Hollins (Memphis Grizzlies), Dwane Casey (Toronto Raptors), and Rick Carlisle (Dallas Mavericks). In the Eastern Conference, 8 teams have records at or above .500: Miami, New York, Indiana, Chicago, Brooklyn, Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Boston. Meanwhile, in the Western Conference, 9 teams have records at or above .500: Oklahoma City, Los Angeles (Clippers), San Antonio, Memphis, Golden State, Denver, Utah, Houston, and Portland. Of last season's 16...

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The 2012-2013 preseason NBA Team Chemistry Rankings are on the way. As a reference point for developing the new rankings, here is snapshot of last season's post-NBA Finals closeout. Please note that offseason trades and other changes are leading to a different picture heading into the new season. Playoff Teams Miami Heat Oklahoma City Thunder San Antonio Spurs Indiana Pacers Philadelphia 76ers Boston Celtics Memphis Grizzlies Chicago Bulls Denver Nuggets Los Angeles Clippers Utah Jazz Atlanta Hawks Los Angeles Lakers Dallas Mavericks New York Knicks Orlando Magic Non-Playoff Teams Phoenix Suns Houston Rockets Minnesota Timberwolves Milwaukee Bucks Detroit Pistons Cleveland Cavaliers Washington Wizards Toronto Raptors New Orleans Hornets Portland Trail Blazers Golden State Warriors Sacramento Kings Brooklyn Nets (formerly New Jersey Nets) Charlotte Bobcats